A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...05-19-04...Laus Deo!

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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On the aluminum cap atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC are two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact ... most visitors to the monument have no idea they are even there and ... for that matter ... probably could care less! But there they are .... 555 feet, 5.125 inches high ... perched atop the monument to the father of our nation ... overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia ... capital of the United States of America. Laus Deo!

Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words ... out of sight and, one might think, out of mind ... but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the world. And what might those two words . comprised of just four syllables and only seven letters ... mean? Very simply ... "Praise be to God!"

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848 when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with the tribute Laus Deo! Praise be to God!

From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure ... a visitor can take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. And from that vantage point one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ... a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape . with the White House to the North .... the Jefferson Memorial to the South . the Capitol to the East ... and the Lincoln Memorial to the West. A cross .... you say? How interesting! And ... no doubt ... intended to carry a meaning for those who bother to notice. Praise be to God!

Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message. On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore; on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God! When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society.

Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique republic ... "one nation, under God." I am awed by Washington's prayer for America. Have you ever read it? Well now is your opportunity ... read on!

"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

It is clear when one studies the history of our great nations that Washington's America was one of the few countries in all the world established under the guidance, direction and banner of Almighty God, to whom was given all praise, honor and worship by the great men who formed and fashioned her pivotal foundations. And when one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol... one will easily find the signature of God.

We are a nation under God! Laus Deo!!! Praise be to God!!! "Unless the Lord builds the house it's builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm 127:1)

The above text was taken from
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[The Mayor]

"Patrick Henry Before the Virginia House of Burgesses"


It cannot be emphasized to strongly or too often
that this great nation was founded, not by religionists
but by Christians, not on religions,
but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
For this very reason people of other faiths
have been afforded asylum, prosperity,
and freedom of worship here.
Patrick Henry

[Aquamarine]

God Bless Our Military ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son The Mayor........................niece LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.....................nephew ValerieUSA................2 sons Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................activve duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty StarCMC.........brother Atomic Conspiracy............half-brother....niece....nephew TexKat......son.....and stepson ODC-GIRL............active duty cookcounty................son Donaeus..............nephew thumperusn...........active duty katykelly..................son Notwithstanding.....active duty Lakeside................two sons Q6-God and twin brother...active duty cjk........active duty philman_36.......2 nephews Veloxherc.................active duty WVNan..........friend's son

Pippin.......niece, loved one, .............nephew and fiancee Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear...........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa................husband, brother Hostel....................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son SpookBrat........nephew and cousin Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend Diver Dave.......niece, nephew deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel..................niece dixie sass.............nephew BeAllYouCanBe.........son AgThorn...............2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.................son kimmie7...........brother Spruce.............daughter visualops.................cousin Dubya..............nephew SunflowerGal.......grandson AF_Blue...... active duty RoseBear......cousin's husband Redhead....step granddaughter and her fiance RepubMommy............brother Alouette...............son

[Aquamarine]

The Lincoln and Jefferson monuments are a must see. The one thing we regret not seeing while there is the Smithsonian Institute Museum, that could take up some time but would be well worth it, I'm sure.

[Aquamarine]

Don't tell the liberals!

Why, do you think they may want to throw some medals at it or something? ;)

[Dog Gone]

LOL, absolutely.

[Aquamarine]

I also want to see the Vietnam, Korean war, WW11 Memorials. Plus everything else.

Someone as patriotic as you are would have a very lovely experience there. Hope you all get to go....be sure to take some pictures to post here when you get back. :)

[dansangel]

The one thing we regret not seeing while there is the Smithsonian Institute Museum, that could take up some time but would be well worth it, I'm sure.

When I went all those years ago, I remember that they had the space capsule that John Glenn circled the earth in. *That* was a thrill for me because I was a real NASA nut back then!

:-)

[mountaineer]

The Smithsonian is huge, of course, but I think the "must see" part is the Air and Space Museum. I'm not even a scientific person nor particularly interested in aviation, but found it fascinating.

[Aquamarine]

It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Amen.

Nice post.

[Aquamarine]

I'm sure there are many "must see" jewels there.

[The Mayor]

I have a bunch in my profile page.

Thanks

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you! :^)

I was surprised when I found that article and
saw it was the Washington Post that wrote it.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Aqua and all.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Temple Owl.

[Aquamarine]

America The Beautiful

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Caution: had to upload this song to my storage site in order to use it, not sure if my Quicktime will try to attach to other's programs.

[dansangel]

Oops! Posted this to the wrong thread - sorry!

((((((DollyCali))))))) and ((((((mountaineer))))))

Howdy strangers! It's always so nice to *see* FRiends online.

mountaineer - you are correct about the Air and Space section. Even as a young child it left a huge impression on me. I was going to be an astronaut until I realized I suffered from motion sickness. Instead, I remained a huge fan of NASA.

:-)

[dutchess]

Hey Aqua. Absolutely wonderful thread! It's been awhile since I've visited DC. You've got me wanting to again....I remember climbing the steps of the Washington Monument as a child. Remember being totally in awe!

Hubby's brother and sil just left and am rushing to get ready for work but wanted to stop in and say hi. Hope to stop back later. Again, wonderful job sistah and thanks for giving me the day off. Love ya sistah!

[DollyCali]

Hi.. love DC !!!and could spend weeks in smithsonian & love the ASMuseum.. and all the monuments .. The FDR one being the most recent one I have seen. Looking forward to seeing the WW2 monument when I get to DC this summer.

Tator... share some Geo. Washington tales w/us????

pinging some of the DC folks.

Thank you Aquamarine for thread today.

[Aquamarine]

I never was a Space enthusiast although my dad was. I went to Florida with him to watch the launch that went to the moon. That was pretty exciting.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks dutchess! We've never met but alot of us have stood in the same spot at some time. Amazing!